Frostbite River Run
Start: January 27, 2019 10:00 amEnd:
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
Welcome to the Frostbite River Run, a fundraiser in support of programming and activities at Riverview Community Center. The Frostbite River Run is part of the Riverview Winter Classic. A series of outdoor events held in January at the community centre… Read More
Sweet on Sustainability
Start: January 27, 2019 4:00 pmEnd: January 27, 2019 6:00 pm
Venue: Riverview Community Centre
Cost: free
Accessibility: Building and washrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Snack on apple juice, cake, and crisp made with apples from the South Osborne Community Orchard (served with Chaeban Ice Cream Plain Jane vanilla ice cream) while visiting different tables to learn about Sustainable South Osborne and other individuals… Read More
Green Lunch: Single-Use Plastic
Start: January 31, 2019 12:00 pmEnd: January 31, 2019 1:00 pm
Venue: Eco Centre Board Room
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
Join Green Action Centre in the Eco-Centre board room for a screening of CBC Marketplace’s video “Why buying plastic free groceries is so hard.” Event is free to attend. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch or pay $10 to partake in the “Plast… Read More
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
Start: February 2, 2019 7:00 pmEnd:
Venue: Centennial Concert Hall
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Canada, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits th… Read More
Jack Frost Challenge | Bougeons en Hiver
Start: February 3, 2019 6:00 amEnd: February 9, 2019 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
The Jack Frost Challenge is a free, week-long challenge for ALL Manitobans. Gather a team of 1-5 family members, friends, or co-workers to complete 130 collective kilometres of outdoor activities. This could include skating, running, walking, biking, c… Read More
The Great Skate
Start: February 3, 2019 8:00 amEnd: February 3, 2019 10:00 am
Venue: The Forks
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
To Kick-Off this year’s Jack Frost Challenge | Bougeons en Hiver – A 6-kilometre race on skates down the Red River brought to you by November Project YWG. Photo by @aliceandflore via @novemberprojectywg
Conquer the Cold Workshop
Start: February 3, 2019 11:00 amEnd: February 3, 2019 3:00 pm
Venue: McBeth House
Cost: $30
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
Join us outside for a circuit style of rotating workshops, designed to offer a diverse approach to enjoying the deep winter cold. Blending survival skills, movement activities with seasonal information and comfort foods, this day will leave you feeling… Read More
Winter Walk Day
Start: February 6, 2019 6:00 amEnd: February 6, 2019 11:00 am
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: Winter is for everyone! Students that require special transportation, who bus, or who live outside a walking distance (2km+) walks can get dropped off a few blocks from their school and make the trip together.
Winter Walk Day is celebrated by schools across Canada every February. Sign up today and work towards making EVERY day a winter walk day!
Winter Adventure Weekend
Start: February 8, 2019 12:00 amEnd: February 10, 2019 12:00 am
Venue: Riding Mountain National Park
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
Manitoba’s best-kept secret – Winter in Riding Mountain National Park! Skate, ski, snowshoe, eat, explore, learn, and play during the Winter Adventure Weekend!
Winter Bike to Work Day
Start: February 8, 2019 6:00 amEnd:
Venue: Manitoba
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
As part of our Jack Frost Challenge | Bougeons en Hiver programming, we are proud to support International Winter Bike to Work Day
Winter Bike to School Day
Start: February 8, 2019 6:00 amEnd: February 8, 2019 11:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: Winter is for everyone! Students that require special transportation, or who may not have access to bikes, can be dropped off by their vehicles (including buses!) a short distance from the school.
Winter Bike Day aims to demystify the practice of winter cycling and create awareness that ordinary kids can ride their bicycles to school year round. Riding can be safe, healthy, and fun—not as extreme as many people think. Time to show the adults how… Read More
Try it Out Day
Start: February 9, 2019 1:00 pmEnd: January 9, 2019 4:00 pm
Venue: The Forks
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
To wrap-up the eighth annual Jack Frost Challenge, Green Action Centre presents Try it Out Day! Green Action Centre’s sustainable transportation team will be set up on the river from 1-4 pm to provide visitors with the opportunities to try out winter s… Read More
Compost Matters Forum for Manitoba
Start: March 12, 2019 12:00 amEnd: March 13, 2019 12:00 am
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
On March 12 and 13th, join the Compost Council of Canada at their annual Compost Matters Forum for Manitoba! Details TBA.
Clean Air Day for Schools 2019
Start: June 5, 2019 10:00 amEnd: June 5, 2019 2:00 pm
Venue: TBD
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility and accommodations, please call us at 204-925-3777 or email us
Green Action Centre’s Active and Safe Routes to School Program is hosting their fourth annual Clean Air Day event on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019. We are currently planning this year’s event, but see our recap from 2018 for an idea of what to expect this… Read More